USC TAP Pharmacy vs Northeastern PharmD

Paying for College
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<p>Hey guys, I need some help deciding between USC and Northeastern. I'm from Southern California and I was accepted to both their pharmacy programs. However, USC TAP takes 7-8 years to complete while Northeastern guarantees 6 years to complete. Also, Northeastern is about $10,000 cheaper than USC because Northeastern offered me some scholarship while USC's financial aid office did not provide me anything besides loans.</p>

<p>I'm in a really big dilemma... I've already committed to USC but I'm getting second thoughts. I want to go to USC because I want to be a little selfish and go where I want to go. Although my parents tell me that finance should be something they should be worrying about, I do not want my choice to make it burdensome for them. I visited both campuses and I loved both of them. I do want to go USC especially because it's close to home and I get homesick often. I don't want to fly every time I come from and go to Northeastern, but when else am I going to have the chance to live out on the east coast.</p>

<p>Logically, I know that Northeastern is more reasonable choice, especially if I'm positive that I want to do pharmacy. But I don't want to give up USC, considering that it's been my dream school. </p>

<p>Please feel free to share your opinions! I HAVE UNTIL MAY 2 (2 DAYS) TO MAKE UP MY MIND and I need your guys' help!!</p>

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<p>When you say 10,000 cheaper do you mean per year? Cause 6 years v 8 years would lead to a huge deal of money savings. I would go for the Northeastern Program especially if my parents indicated finances should play a role. It might be a way for them to subtly indicate what would put them with the least stress which for me is very important.</p>